ISBN: 9781596701694

Frank Beamer played at Virginia Tech, was an assistant coach, and is now in his 20th year as head coach of the Hokies program. This book takes a look at Beamer through the eyes of former … Meer...

Frank Beamer played at Virginia Tech, was an assistant coach, and is now in his 20th year as head coach of the Hokies program. This book takes a look at Beamer through the eyes of former players, assistant coaches, and colleagues who pay tribute to the legendary coach. Mike Harris, Books, Biography and Memoir, Homegrown Hokie: A Tribute to Frank Beamer Books>Biography and Memoir Frank Beamer grew up not far from Blacksburg, played for, served as assistant coach for and is now Head Coach for Virginia Tech, and completed his 21st season as head coach of the Hokies program in 2007. Over his long tenure, Virginia Tech has gone from a mediocre mid-major program to one that ranks consistently in the top ten. Beamer has become the face of Virginia Tech. This book looks at Beamer through the eyes of former players, assistant coaches and colleagues who pay tribute to what he has done through their tales, anecdotes and stories about him.<